The Blues City CrossFit Show

The Dubai CrossFit Championship just kicked off.  Ricky Gerard is stepping back onto a CrossFit competition floor for the first time since serving his four-year suspension for PEDs. Sara Sigmundsdottir is cleared for competition after recovering from her torn ACL. And those are just the tip of the storyline iceberg. In this episode, we discuss the big stories everyone's talking about and several o...

One of the coolest parts of CrossFit is how young the sport is today. It's easy to forget the sport is only 15 years old (It can't even drive!) and we're still figuring things out. This includes how to react to crazy things you would never expect to happen on the competition floor. And how to score the athletes involved and effected by it fairly.  In this episode, we talk about 10 wild scenarios t...

In this episode, we talk about what "deliberate practice" is in the sport of CrossFit and how it differs from regular or traditional practice. We discuss how elite athletes often implement it and how everyday CrossFitters can integrate into their fitness routines as well. The Ultimate Deliberate Practice Guide: How to Be the Best Subscribe to Taylor Streid's YouTube Channel

Tom speaks with the crew about the upcoming changes with the adaptive division, his recent first place finish at the WheelWOD Games, and everything CrossFit.  Follow Tom on Instagram

Dave Castro announced changes to the 2022 CrossFit Games season for age-group athletes.    The top 10% of age-group athletes from the Open advance to Quarterfinals.  Then, the top 30 athletes from Quarterfinals go to Semifinals for each age division.   From the Semifinals, only the top 10 athletes in each age group will be invited to compete at the CrossFit Games (compared to the top 20 athletes b...

In this episode, we are joined by Sarah Rush to discuss the significance of qualifiers in CrossFit today. From Wodapalooza to The Open, the ability to perform well in online qualifiers is imperative to anyone with serious ambitions as a competitor.  How qualifiers have changed over CrossFit's history What "free speed" is and why it's important How a qualifier workout feels differently than a class...

Months ahead of their traditional schedule, CrossFit announced the important dates for the 2022 season. Taylor Streid, Matt Dettmann & Teddy Williams discuss what it means for different levels of athletes from the Open to the Games.

Taylor discusses competing at Mayhem Desert Heat and the differences between training and competing on a team compared to as an individual. **After this episode was recorded, it was announced Mayhem Desert Heat has been indefinitely postponed sadly. But there is still tons of great stuff in this episode because Teddy took us so off topic.

Teddy Williams "ropes in" Taylor Streid and Stephen Wallace into an online competition. Matt Dettmann is taken aback with himself after making a common mistake. (Hint: Teddy made the same mistake at the beginning of this episode .) And podium predictions are made for this week's Rogue Invitational. Show Notes: See Stephen Wallace hit 280 in the final complex for the Zelos Games Watch the full Zelo...

CrossFit Games Athlete & former college swimmer, Taylor Streid offers advice and answers questions about transitioning from playing a college sport to becoming an elite CrossFit athlete.  She's joined by three former college athletes who are early in their competitive CrossFit careers right now — Izzy Marten, Connor Tobo & James Richart.

In this episode, five former collegiate athletes (and Teddy) discuss college sports and CrossFit. 

What do people mean by CrossFit is a Sport? In this episode, we talk about how CrossFit can be a recreational sport, an elite sport, and a sport a lot like... golf.

Ricky Garard became a controversial figure in the sport of CrossFit after testing positive for PEDs following his 3rd Place finish at the 2017 Games. Today, Ricky is mere days away from finishing his 4-year ban from the sport. During that time, he has not been allowed to compete in any CrossFit sanctioned event, from The Open to The Games and everything in between. But that doesn't mean he wasn't...

Taylor Streid, Matt Dettmann & Teddy Williams recap their favorite moments from all the stages of the 2021 CrossFit Games Season, including The Open, Individual Quarterfinals, Team Quarterfinals, Semifinals & the Games. Team Member Links: Taylor Streid  Stephen Wallace  Chris Harbison  Marrah Boschelli  Matt Dettmann  

Team Blues City CrossFit heads into Day 3 of the team competition at the 2021 NOBULL CrossFit Games.

Team Blues City CrossFit heads into Day 2 of the team competition at the 2021 NOBULL CrossFit Games. Hear what it was like as an athlete on the floor, coach on the sideline, and person in the media as Taylor Streid, Stephen Wallace, Matt Dettmann & Teddy Williams discuss the memorable day in Madison. Team Member Links Taylor Streid  Stephen Wallace  Chris Harbison  Marrah Boschelli  Matt Dettm...

The gang welcomes a call in from team member Marrah who recently relocated to FL to recap their first day competing at the 2021 NOBULL CrossFit Games including all four events from day one. Team Member Links Taylor Streid  Stephen Wallace  Chris Harbison  Marrah Boschelli  Matt Dettmann  

In this episode, Matt Dettmann recaps his experience competing at the CrossFit Games as a Masters Athlete.  

The squad talks about Matt Dettmann receiving his official Games invitation for the Master Division. And the Team talks getting ready for the fast-approaching CrossFit Games. Team Member Links Taylor Streid  Stephen Wallace  Chris Harbison  Marrah Boschelli  Coach Matt Dettmann 

West Coast Classic Day 2 Broadcast Sunday Team Event #1 Sunday Team Event #2 Team Member Links Taylor Streid  Stephen Wallace  Chris Harbison  Marrah Boschelli  Coach Matt Dettmann  Team Blues City Athletics Twitter Account Links & Resource Making the Games: Initial Reactions from the West Coast Classic Event-by-Event Recap of the West Coast Classic Part #1 Event-by-Event Recap of the West Coa...

West Coast Classic Day 2 Broadcast Clean & Jerk Event Event 5 Regionals 2.0 Team Member Links Taylor Streid Instagram Stephen Wallace Instagram Chris Harbison Instagram Marrah Boschelli Instagram Coach Matt Dettmann Instagram Team Blues City Athletics Twitter Account Links & Resources Making the Games: Initial Reactions from the West Coast Classic Event-by-Event Recap of the West Coast Cla...

We recap Events 1-3 for the West Coast Classic with Taylor Streid & Matt Dettmann from Team Blues City Athletics's point of view. Follow the team! Taylor Streid Stephen Wallace Chris Harbison Marrah Boschelli Matt Dettmann

Team Blues City Athletics is headed to the 2021 Nobull CrossFit Games! After securing the 5th and final spot from the West Coast Classic to qualify for the Games, we sat down with the team for a roundtable discussion on what it was like getting a ticket to the big dance. Follow the team! Taylor Streid Stephen Wallace Chris Harbison Marrah Boschelli Matt Dettmann

In this episode, we talk with Matt Dettmann & Stephen Wallace discussing the modern role of Games Coach & upcoming West Coast Classic.

What's it like behind the scenes for a top team during the CrossFit Games Quarterfinals? Check out the episode to find out!